Flattered
Insulted
Both words in one sentence
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A verbal equivalent of Attack Backfire, this is for when Alice comments on a trait of Bob's in a way that's intended to sound negative — but instead of being insulted, Bob feels flattered.
Source: Insult Backfire - The first variation is not to be confused with Insult Backfire, since that is about the insulted party getting flattered, not motivated.
Source: Inspirational Insult - Equally naturally, she's more flattered than insulted.
Source: Right in Front of Me
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Insulted and Flattered. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/flattered/insulted
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